Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Spring Racing Carnival Lunch Wine and Art. City transfers
Trade the track for the vines for a wonderful day trip to a spectacular wine region — a Spring Racing Carnival escape into one of Australia's great cool-climate wine regions, an hour from Melbourne.
cheese and wine tasting at Elgee Park, one of the Peninsula's original vineyards, where horses graze among the vines. From there, it's on to a leisurely lunch at the much-loved Merricks General Wine Store (seasonal local produce and a great list of Peninsula wines), in a relaxed country setting.
To round the day out, you'll head to Pt. Leo Estate for a walk through the sculpture park with a glass of sparkling or wine in hand. The views across Western Port Bay are a world away from the racetrack.
It's a fun day with the focus on great local food and wine shared with a local guide.
9.30am pick ups from your hotel with an approximate 5.30pm return
What's included
Bottled water
Lunch
What to expect
Mornington Peninsula
1h
Elgee Park Elgee Park is one of the Peninsula's original vineyards, set on a working rural property. Enjoy a relaxed wine tasting paired with local cheese, surrounded by vines and the horses that call the estate home. It's a peaceful, very Peninsula start to the day.
Merricks General Store
1h · Admission ticket included
Merricks General Wine Store Merricks General Wine Store is a much-loved country store turned café and cellar door. It's the go-to for a leisurely lunch, with seasonal local produce and a great list of Peninsula wines. It has a relaxed, rustic setting and a welcoming atmosphere.
Pt. Leo Estate
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Pt. Leo Estate Sculpture Park Pt. Leo Estate pairs art, wine and sweeping views over Western Port Bay. Take a self-paced walk through the sculpture park, with more than 50 large-scale works by Australian and international artists. Enjoy it with a glass of sparkling or wine in hand, then take in the ocean outlook.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please advise City Hotel pick up location and be out front at the designated time. We will find you. If you need a central location this is Grand Hyatt Hotel on Russell Street Melbourne at 10am -by the big bird
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
